Alappuzha

Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city's Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake's snake boat races are a well-known annual event. wikipedia

Top Sights

Alleppey Lighthouse

Striped beacon with a small museum

Alappuzha Beach

Sandy beach with houseboat tours

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple

Famous, ancient temple for serpent gods

Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum

Intimate museum for painting & sculpture

St. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal

Pilgrimage site with a grand altar

Pathiramanal Island

Serene setting for nature exploration